Sustainability Display at Salt Lake City International Airport

The new Salt Lake City International Airport opened in September 2020; the first new U.S. hub airport built in the 21st century. During the two decades of planning and six years of construction, several sustainability initiatives were implemented into the design and operations of the building. In 2021, our team was asked to conceptualize a Sustainability Display for the East end of the new Gateway Building. The goal was to present the green achievements of the airport in visual (digital and print) format for patrons and incorporate a seating area for travelers. Through several design iterations to meet the needs and vision, a custom, locally inspired three-piece set. A custom computer script was developed to translate the high and low elevations of the Wasatch Range into the peaks and valleys of the bench seat backs. The central oval-shaped pylon holds a display case and a TV to share the airport’s initiatives and achievements. The display opened in January 2024.